First muslim womam appointed as judge in UK

A Muslim woman has become the first hijab-wearing judge in the UK.

Raffia Arshad, 40, was appointed a deputy district judge on the Midlands circuit last week after 17-year career in law.

“It’s definitely bigger than me, I know this is not about me. It’s important for all women, not just Muslim women, but it is particularly important for Muslim women,” she told Metro.

Speaking to the outlet she said that as a young girl she feared that her working-class upbringing and ethnic minority background would alienate her from the profession.

The newly appointed judge said that she wishes to use her platform “to make sure the sound of diversity is heard loud and clear”.